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The County of Los Angeles ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ HELICOPTER & LIGHT AIRCRAFT in Los Angeles, California
ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ HELICOPTER & LIGHT AIRCRAFT
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ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ HELICOPTER & LIGHT AIRCRAFT
Salary
$107,138.40 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
J6541S
Department
SHERIFF
Opening Date
02/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
FIRST DAY OF FILING
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
EXAM NUMBER
J6541S
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
Flexible Benefits Plans- The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages- Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
For more details on employee benefits, please visi thttps://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
DEFINITION
Maintains, repairs, tests, configures, and installs fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications and related equipment.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically report to an Electronics Communications Technician Supervisor.
These positions require incumbents to exercise knowledge of the protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to maintain, repair, test, configure, and install fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications and related equipment.
Individual positions may have specialized assignments within functional areas such as fixed and mobile two-way public safety radio; microwave transmission; command and control; and helicopter and light aircraft communications.
Incumbents frequently lift tools, supplies, and equipment weighing 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally over 25 pounds. Equipment installation, repair and replacement duties require incumbents to regularly use 6-foot and taller ladders, and perform tasks that require bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Physical dexterity, color perception, and visual acuity are required for working with color-coded wires and cables.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains specialized aviation electronic equipment by inspecting, testing, repairing, configuring, and replacing equipment in order to ensure: a) the equipment is in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications and b) aircrews can perform their mission.
Assists quality assurance inspectorswhen Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is required by recommending procedures and inspecting/testing equipment in order to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Performs in-flight troubleshootingby flying with flight crews, observing equipment operations, determining solutions, recommending equipment, etc. in order to ensure equipment is in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
Adapts commercial equipmentfor specialized uses by creating interfacing solutions in order to meet flight crew mission requirements.
Orders specialized aviation electronics equipment parts and suppliesas needed by identifying needs and informing purchasers in order to ensure parts and supplies are available.
Keeps airframe times, materials, and service recordsby using a computer, entering information, reviewing/analyzing information, etc. in order to maintain airworthiness.
Participates in the set-up and operation of tactical air-to-ground communications systemsby installing, testing, maintaining radio and antenna systems in order to ensure critical radio communications capabilities.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Specialty Requirements:
Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment, one year of which must have been at the journey level. *
VISION: Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.
LICENSE(S)
A valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). **
A valid California Class C Driver License ** * is required to perform job-related essential functions.All applicants must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing.Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
*Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his / her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
** In order to qualify, applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing applied experience and training; technical knowledge; troubleshooting; active learning; attention to detail; interpersonal relations; customer contact; technical translation; safety; and oral communications weighted 100%.
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a"zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations Division, Aero Bureau.
AVAILABLE SHIFTAny Shift
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINEonly. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.
Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearlyshown that you meet theSELECTION REQUIREMENTSand you have completely filled out your application.
Apply online by clicking on the green"Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL
All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add emiranda@lasd.org (emiranda@lasd.org,) as well asnoreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.
NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org atthe time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org (persadmexamsprofstaffexams@lasd.org)
For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below.
http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
02
Which of the following best describes your experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment?
Not applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year, but less than two
Two (2) years, but less than three
Three (3) years, but less than four
Four (4) years or more
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DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Experience (Also, indicate your experience in your application) (Insert N/A, if Not Applicable).
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Which of the following best describes your experience at thejourney levelin the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications, transmitting, and receiving equipment?(Please ensure application/resumes contain detailed information specifically addressing journey-level experience).
Journey-levelapplies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
Not applicable
Less than one year
One (1) year or more
05
DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE:at thejourney levelin the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment.INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1) Dates of Employment, 2) Employer Name, 3) Your Job Title, and 4) Description of Experience (Also, indicate your experience in your application) (Insert N/A, if Not Applicable).
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Do you currently hold avalidGeneral Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
Yes
No
07
If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please provide your General Radiotelephone Operator License number. (Insert N/A, if Not Applicable).
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YouMUSTinclude a legible copy of your valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
09
Do you have avalidCalifornia Class C Driver License?
Yes; I have a valid California Class C driver license.
No; I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver license from the state from which I reside.
None of the above
10
Will you be requesting an American Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation to compete in any part of the examination process?
Yes
No
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. Do you understand this information?
Yes
12
WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
Yes
13
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
14
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?
Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.
15
Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?
Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination.
16
Are you currently on criminal probation?
No
Yes
17
Are you currently on criminal parole?
No
Yes
18
Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last time?
No
Yes; within 1 year
Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
Yes; more than 4 years ago
19
Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?
No
Yes; within the last 12 months
Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
Yes; more than 4 years ago
20
Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
21
Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 29 times
Yes; 30 or more times
22
Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
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Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
24
Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
25
Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 29 times
Yes; 30 or more times
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Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?
No
Yes; 1 to 9 times
Yes; 10 to 19 times
Yes; 20 to 30 times
Yes; 31 or more times
27
By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.
Yes
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